Homebrew Awakened Chwinga Species Details
A chwinga (pronounced cheh-WING-ah) is a tiny elemental spirit that lives in plants, rocks, and rivers far from civilization. Painfully shy, chwingas prefer to move about unseen. There is something a little different about you though. Whether it be from wild magic, a wish spell, divine intervention, or merely some stroke of luck, you have awakened. Chwinga normally don’t have names nor an ability to speak, but this is where you diverge.
Though no two chwingas look exactly alike, they resemble 6-inch-tall animated dolls with strange masks, spindly limbs, and wild hair. In addition, they often take on the image of their habitats; A desert chwinga would look different from tundra chwinga, as would a tundra chwinga from a costal one. Their appearance is sometimes foreshadowed by cool breezes, the sweet smell of flowers, and dancing fireflies. Their mere presence makes a natural setting more lush and vibrant.
Humanoid Fascination. Chwingas shun most other creatures, but they find the trappings of civilization fascinating. They puzzle over creatures that wear armour, carry weapons, use tools, and cook food. When a chwinga encounters one or more humanoids, its curiosity sometimes gets the better of it, and it shadows those creatures for a short time to observe them. If it takes a liking to a particular humanoid, a chwinga might use its cantrips to aid it, or might bestow a magical gift before departing. The features that attract a chwinga to a particular humanoid can vary. In some cases, a chwinga might simply like the way a humanoid walks or the way it combs its hair. Other times, it might be smitten by a humanoid’s ability to play music or to eat copious amounts of food.
Elemental Nature. Chwingas sleep but don’t require air, food, or drink. When a chwinga dies, it turns into a handful of flower petals, a cloud of pollen, a stone statuette resembling its former self, a marble of smooth stone, or a puddle of fresh water.
Awakened Chwinga Traits
Your Chwinga character has certain characteristics in common with all other Chwingas.Creature Type
You are a Elemental.
Size
You are Tiny.
Speed
Due to your size, your base walking speed is 20 feet. Due to your affinity with nature, you also have a 20 foot climbing and swimming speed.
Dark Vision
Accustomed to life navigating often dark and misty forests, you have superior senses in dark conditions. You can percieve within 60 feet of you as if it were with echolocation.
Unusual Nature
A chwinga doesn’t require air, food, or drink.
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